EventThe Alaska Department of Natural Resources announced it will surrender up to 5.7 million acres of Statehood Act land claims to stay within the 125 percent federal limit as the state approaches its 105‑million‑acre goal.
Alaska is planning to relinquish portions of its pending land claims under the Alaska Statehood Act as it nears the 105‑million‑acre target and is now exceeding the request limits set by federal law.
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources announced it will surrender up to 5.7 million acres of Statehood Act land claims to stay within the 125 percent federal limit as the state approaches its 105‑million‑acre goal.
